Going-to-the-Sun Road, completed in 1932, is a 50-mile engineering marvel that clings to steep mountains and sheer cliffs as it traverses Glacier National Park. The road ascends from around 3,150 feet at the west entrance near Apgar Village, crests over 6,600 feet at Logan Pass, and descends again to Saint Mary on the east side. While it offers breathtaking views, the season for traveling this route is relatively short. At higher elevations, snowfall can accumulate up to 80 feet in some areas. Due to these conditions, Going-to-the-Sun Road typically opens in late June or early July and becomes impassable again by mid-October.
Desiree
and I spent nearly 8 hours on the road yesterday, including many stops for
short hikes and photographs. We experienced perfect weather and enjoyed the
stunning vistas brought forth at every curve.
—Mitchell
Hegman
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